Argumentos (en. Arguments)

/aɾɣumen̪tos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A set of reasons presented to support or refute an idea.

The arguments presented during the debate were very convincing.

Los argumentos presentados durante el debate fueron muy convincentes.

Qualities or characteristics used to argue a point.

She used several logical arguments to defend her position.

Ella utilizó varios argumentos lógicos para defender su postura.

In the legal context, reasons that underpin a decision.

The lawyer's arguments were decisive in the verdict.

Los argumentos del abogado fueron determinantes en el veredicto.

From the Latin 'argumentum', which means 'proof, indication'.

in favor of the argument

Expression indicating support for an idea or statement.

a favor del argumento

against the arguments

Indicates opposition to the reasons presented.

en contra de los argumentos

present arguments

To express or present reasons or evidence about a topic.

presentar argumentos

to argue

Presenting reasons to hold an opinion.

argumentar

reasoning

The process of thinking logically about something.

razonamiento

to discuss

Exchanging opinions or arguments about a topic.

discutir

Point of view

That is your argument, but I have a different point of view.

Ese es tu argumento, pero yo tengo un punto de vista diferente.

Catch-all

That argument is a catch-all: it has everything but nothing concrete.

Ese argumento es un cajón de sastre: tiene de todo pero nada concreto.